Topic: energy density
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Dutch Startup's Silicon Anode Tech Challenges China's Battery Dominance
LeydenJar, a Dutch startup, has secured €13 million in funding to scale production of its pure silicon anode technology, which promises a 50% increase in energy density over traditional graphite anodes. The company uses a plasma vapor deposition process to create porous silicon columns that withs...
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iPhone Air's Secret Weapon: A Battery That Lasts All Day
The iPhone Air features a revolutionary battery technology with a unique two-dimensional shape, enabled by Apple's patented metal can construction for enhanced durability and design flexibility. This metal casing prevents swelling and deformation, allowing the battery to be molded to fit precisel...
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The Future of EVs: Are Solid-State Batteries Here?
Solid-state batteries are emerging as a key technology for electric vehicles, promising to surpass current lithium-ion batteries in performance and safety, potentially making gasoline vehicles obsolete. These batteries offer significant advantages including being lighter, safer by eliminating fla...
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US Lags Behind in Compact Phone Battery Innovation
Silicon-carbon batteries are revolutionizing smartphone power by enabling slimmer designs or longer battery life, but U.S. consumers are missing out as major brands like Apple, Samsung, and Google have not yet adopted this technology. These batteries use silicon in the anode to achieve higher ene...
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iPhone 17 Air May Feature Silicon-Carbon Battery: Here’s Why It Matters
The iPhone 17 Air is rumored to feature a smaller silicon-carbon battery with advanced power-saving technologies to maintain competitive battery life. Silicon-carbon technology addresses expansion issues by using porous carbon structures to absorb swelling, improving safety and cycle life. Despit...
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Unlock High-Power Batteries with Revolutionary Sulfur Chemistry
Researchers have developed a novel sodium-sulfur battery that leverages sulfur's electron-donating properties and incorporates chlorine, potentially unlocking sulfur's practical potential for energy storage. The innovative design uses a pure sulfur cathode, an aluminum foil anode, and a specializ...
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Solid-State Battery Tested: Lithium-Ion Feels Outdated
The BMX SolidSafe 5K power bank uses solid-state battery technology, which replaces flammable liquid electrolytes with a stable solid one, significantly reducing fire risk compared to traditional lithium-ion batteries. It features a slim design with a built-in Qi2 magnetic wireless charger (up to...
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World's First Sodium-Ion Power Station Thrives in Extreme Cold
Bluetti has unveiled the world's first portable power station using sodium-ion battery technology, which operates effectively in temperatures as low as -25°C and delivers up to 1,500W of continuous power. Sodium-ion batteries offer advantages such as resistance to thermal runaway, over 4,000 char...
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Top Portable Power Stations for 2025: Capacity & Camping Picks
Determine your required capacity by calculating the wattage and runtime of your specific devices to find the appropriate watt-hour (Wh) rating. Prioritize portability and weight if you need to carry the unit, as higher-capacity models are heavier and may require compromises on battery size. Check...
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